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Salt Lick Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Gainesboro · Tennessee · Cordell Hull Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Cordell Hull Lake |
| Location | Gainesboro · Tennessee · Cordell Hull Lake · 36.32278, -85.80861 · Map |
| Sites | 146 public sites counted from the federal listing — 142 standard electric; 3 group standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 151 of 146 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 151 of 146 sites Sewer hookups at 31 of 146 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 31 of 146 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 106 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 149 sites · 30 ft: 147 sites · 35 ft: 141 sites · 40 ft: 131 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 151 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Water spigots |
| Phone | 931-678-4718 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-04.
From the official listing
Overview Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains.
Families and friends enjoy coming to the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting, and relaxing in the outdoors.Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities. Recreation The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream and has 381 miles of shoreline, offering recreational activities for just about any type of visitor.
Anglers enjoy fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad and crappie. Boating, sailing, water skiing, and jet skiing are popular activities on the water.
Many miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail has a trailhead in nearby Defeated Creek Park. Other trails in the area include the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail. Facilities The campground offers 150 family sites and one large, group shelter, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, and a dump station. Also within the site is a boat ramp, playground and visitor center. Natural Features Cordell Hull Lake is situated among rolling hills wooded with a mixture of shady maple, hickory, oak, beech and chestnut trees. Summer temperatures range from the 60s to the 90s.
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, squirrels, rabbits, and a wide variety of waterfowl are commonly seen throughout the area. Nearby Attractions The historic town of Granville, TN is a 45-minute drive from the campground. Visitors enjoy celebrating the town's Heritage Day in May. Events include the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival, antique car and tractor shows, and Confederate Civil War living history presentations.
Directions, from the listing
From Carthage, go 4 miles west on SR-25, then north on SR-80, then east on SR-85 to Gladice. Turn right on Smith Bend Road and follow signs.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Gainesboro TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDefeated Creek Park
6 mi straight-line · CARTHAGE TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTailwater Rec Area
8 mi straight-line · CARTHAGE TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRoaring River Park
11 mi straight-line · Gainesboro TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCenter Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
15 mi straight-line · Lancaster Tennessee
Trip Card — Salt Lick Creek
Gainesboro · Tennessee · Cordell Hull Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Gainesboro · Tennessee · Cordell Hull Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 151 · full hookups at 31 |
| Max RV | Up to 106 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 146 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232697 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.